Next Sunday: West Seattle 5K & ‘car-free’ Alki Summer Streets

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(WSB photo from 2010 West Seattle 5K‘s start)
Hang on – here comes summer! Seriously. The events are set and there’s no stopping them, even if you need a sweater. Think bright thoughts – there’s SUN in the forecast already for next Sunday, which has a major doubleheader on tap: The day starts with the scenic West Seattle 5K run/walk on Alki, followed immediately by the annual Seattle Summer Streets event keeping Alki open only for non-motorized forms of transportation till 5 pm.

The West Seattle 5K is now in its third year, created by the West Seattle High School PTSA, with co-sponsors including WSB. Are you registered yet? You have two ways to do it – online till 6 pm this Thursday (May 19th), or in person through Saturday at West Seattle Runner (also a race sponsor as well as a WSB sponsor), 3727 California SW. And if you just can’t help but procrastinate – or change your mind at the last minute – race-day registration starts at 8 am Sunday by Alki Bathhouse.

(P.S. For more on what’s in store during the street party after the race, check the Alki Community Council website.)

westseattleperson May 16, 2011 (8:01 am)

Hope the weather is OK. It would be nice if “summer streets” actually occurred during the summer. Might be better hope for some sun!

Susan May 16, 2011 (9:36 pm)

Parking help for the West Seattle 5K– please. I’ve got a broken ankle and can’t walk far, but my kids and I want to cheer their dad on when he races and be party of the community event. I have a handicapped permit, but if the streets are closed that won’t help. Any tips? Thank you for your ideas. (cross posted on the summer streets article too).

WSB May 16, 2011 (9:51 pm)

You might check on the basement garage off 63rd by Cactus (driveway south of the restaurant’s west side) – maybe call them this week and ask about using it just during the race. It’s pretty close to the start/finish zone. You might also be able to take the Water Taxi shuttle and have it drop you off at the 63rd end of the closure zone, which is fairly close? Just a couple thoughts. – TR